‘Merica. It had to be our last stop in this series Around the World. Most iconic foods of America have roots somewhere other than here, as this is after all, a cultural melting pot. Meatloaf is one such food. Meatloaf has its roots in Europe, but became something entirely new during the Depression and WWII […]
Chips and Salsa are like the gateway drug to Mexican food. I almost never tire of Mexican food, and cook more of that cuisine than any other I think. Also, I’m pretty sure my husband would be satisfied if the value of the American dollar dissolved and chips and salsa became a kind of currency. […]
“When the wind’s from the east and the sun’s from the west And the sand in the glass is right Come on down stop on by Hop a carpet and fly To another Arabian…” sorry…I was having a Disney moment there… thinking of Morocco makes me think of Epcot, which makes me think of Aladdin. […]
If I had to guess, Asian food is probably the #1 take out cuisine. For me, Thai food is a favorite. When I think of soup, I usually think of it being lovingly ladled by a grandma, but really, when I think about my favorite soups, they were probably all crafted by Philippine, Korean […]
You have to try this Dominican inspired Pollo Guisado (Latin Braised Chicken) from the Eat More Food Project. This recipe is so tasty! Chicken is marinated in citrus, spices, olives, garlic, worcestershire, and a few other ingredients, then browned in a big ol’ pot and smothered in tomato sauce to cook for a bit and […]
What’s better than Chinese take-out? That was not rhetorical, there really is something better! Homemade Chinese food right from a skillet (or wok) in your kitchen. The flavor of this stir fry is unbelievable! The original recipe is quite SPICY, so I adjusted that. Here are the measurements and notes I use that differ slightly […]
*This post contains affiliate links* Ciao! Our next stop around the world is Italy. Being a wee bit Italian myself, I am partial to this stop. If I had to live on one food the rest of my life, it would definitely be pasta. #givemeallthecarbs Technically this dish is probably nowhere to be found […]
If you feel like your dinner repertoire is a bit boring, you might try exploring recipes from another cuisine to spice things up. Pun intended. A large percentage of my cooking comes from a variety of cultures around the world. This is the first recipe post in a series of eight, introducing you to some great […]
Almost nothing goes the way we expect it to, which can sometimes be disappointing—like yesterday when I roasted some Italian Chestnuts from Trader Joe’s, anticipating the experience for the first time in my life so I could finally relate to the memorable lyric “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Because of course I envision rosy-cheeked […]
I could eat oatmeal seven ways to Sunday, I love it so. If for you, oatmeal = bowl of mush, then believe me when I tell you, it has not been properly prepared for you. Oatmeal is a grain, and in the same way as rice or any other grain, it must be cooked to […]
So much thought goes into planning food for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but those holidays are just two days in an entire two-month season of festivities. I for one, want more holiday dishes, so I can bring some festive cheer to the regular ol’ middle of the week dinner or weekend breakfast. So here is a list […]
When someone tells me they are “just gonna have a salad” the look on my face is one of pity and confusion. I don’t understand why they would punish themselves like that. That is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but really, when it comes to eating salad for dinner, it has to have substance. Today I am sharing six tasty salad […]
It may be October, but here in Florida we really have to ease into autumn, otherwise you really start to question your own mental stability. “What was I thinking???” is what you will ask yourself as you sweat through your long-sleeve cotton shirt while you sip a pumpkin spice latte on any given 85 degree […]